The Folklore of Ivy: Christmas, Divinations, and Magic
Many plants are linked with Christmas, including ivy. What is the folklore of this climbing plant? How is it used in magic? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images...
3 Dec 202215min
Folklore of British Caves: Treasure, Cannibals, and Brownies
Treasure, stolen booty, graves, and other dark things lurk in the folklore of British caves. Let's go and explore a few legends in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and refere...
26 Nov 202222min
Folklore of Tunnels: Hidden Networks and Lost Pipers
Tunnels seem to accrue more folklore than most. Perhaps it's because we can't see where they go when we can only see the entrance. Or perhaps we've been so primed by fiction to believe tunnels must le...
19 Nov 202222min
Catacombs Folklore: Ghosts, Vampires & the Holy Grail
Catacombs are subterranean cemeteries, providing eternal rest to those who lie there. Yet they're also mysterious sites, sometimes open to tourists, and less often used for burial. Stretching away bel...
12 Nov 202219min
Wizard's Cave or Smuggler's Cave: Treasure in Tynemouth!
Legends tell of treasure beneath Tynemouth Castle & Priory. Did Walter the Bold really find the Wizard's Cave, or does it lie there still? Or was the cave the haunt of smugglers? Let's find out in th...
5 Nov 202218min
4 Weird Ghost Stories Direct From Real Life
These four weird ghost stories come directly from my own experience. I can't say if they happened, or I just imagined them, but listen with an open mind... Happy Halloween! Find the images and refer...
29 Okt 202221min
Ghosts of Latin America with Mario Gongora
In this eighth episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat with Mario Góngora, professional voiceover talent and host of the podcast, “Yes, This Happened,” a paranormal show detailing supernatural a...
24 Okt 202223min
How does the severed head appear in folklore?
The severed head is a common motif in horror films. But aside from the obvious examples, like Perseus and Medusa, or the head of Bran in Welsh legend, how does the severed head—and indeed the Headless...
22 Okt 202218min
